Word: TURNPIKES
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of TURNPIKES
- A frame consisting of two bars crossing each other at right angles and turning on a post or pin, to hinder the passage of animals, but admitting a person to pass between the arms; a turnstile.
- A gate or bar set across a road to stop carriages, animals, and sometimes people, until a toll is paid,
- A winding stairway.
- To form (a road, etc.) in the manner of a turnpike road; into a rounded form, as the path of a road.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "turnpikes" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "turnpikes" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 18 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TURNPIKES a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TURNPIKES worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TURNPIKES? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TURNPIKES:
- # the turnpikes effect
- # master of turnpikes
- # playing with turnpikes
- # in terms of turnpikes
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